Penfield Pond.
Penfield Pond is a 145-acre water in the Paradox Lake region — remote enough that access and fishing data remain thin, typical of the ponds tucked into the eastern Adirondack valleys where state land is parceled and trailheads aren't always marked on the standard maps. The name suggests old settlement or survey history, but the current character is likely defined by whatever access exists through private land or unmaintained routes. Without stocked fish or a DEC campsite drawing traffic, ponds like this stay quiet by default — worth the search if you're mapping the lesser-known waters between Schroon Lake and Lake Champlain, but expect to do your own reconnaissance.
Penfield Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Beech Hill and Bald Pate.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
4 parking areas
Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data and NYSDEC records; surface and capacity from NYSDEC and OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.
- 01EAGLE LAKE/OTTER POND PARKING LOTTrailhead4.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Tubmill Marsh/Short Swing Trail Parking4.8 miunpavedDirections →
- 03LOST POND PARKING LOT5.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 04BERRYMILL POND AND GRIZZLE OCEAN PARKING5.4 miunpavedDirections →
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- Where is Penfield Pond located?Penfield Pond is a pond in the Paradox Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Penfield Pond?Penfield Pond has a surface area of approximately 145 acres, a mid-sized water.
- Is Penfield Pond open to the public?Yes, Penfield Pond has public access. See the listing page for current trailhead, parking, and boat-launch details, and check active DEC advisories before visiting.
- Can you camp at Penfield Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Penfield Pond: 107 designated campsites, 19 lean-tos or shelters, 1 listed campground. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.